Luke 10:27

Authorized King James Version

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἀποκριθεὶς

G611

he answering

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Ἀγαπήσεις

G25

Thou shalt love

to love (in a social or moral sense)

κύριον

G2962

the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θεόν

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#10

ἐξ

G1537

with

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#11

ὅλης

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#12

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

καρδίας

G2588

heart

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

#14

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

ἐξ

G1537

with

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#17

ὅλης

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#18

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#19

ψυχῆς

G5590

soul

breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh

#20

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

ἐξ

G1537

with

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#23

ὅλης

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#24

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

ἰσχύος

G2479

strength

compare ?????, a form of g2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)

#26

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#27

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#28

ἐξ

G1537

with

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#29

ὅλης

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#30

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#31

διανοίας

G1271

mind

deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise

#32

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#33

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#34

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#35

πλησίον

G4139

neighbour

(adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e., fellow (as man, countryman, christian or friend)

#36

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#37

ὡς

G5613

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

#38

σεαυτόν

G4572

thyself

of (with, to) thyself

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing love fundamental to theology proper, revealing God's essential nature and character and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of love differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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